Monthly Archives: December 2023

Events Dec. 11-17

Monday, Dec. 11 ADN Pinning Ceremony, 6-7 p.m., Alan Jay Wildstein Center Wednesday, Dec. 13 SFSC Holiday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Kelly’s Bistro by the Bay Thursday, Dec. 14 Fall Commencement, 6 p.m., Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts   Read More

SFSC Celebrates Fall Commencement on Dec. 14

SFSC celebrates its new graduates with a Commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts on the SFSC Highlands Campus. The Commencement speaker is Jenale Alfonso Cruz, who is graduating from SFSC with her Associate in Arts degree. While attending SFSC, she worked full… Read More

Health Sciences Students Receive Scholarships through the FCS Foundation and Florida Blue

During the December meeting of SFSC’s District Board of Trustees, 32 students studying for careers in the health sciences at SFSC received approximately $28,650 in scholarships. Florida Blue Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships were awarded to SFSC students in nursing, dental education, radiography, emergency medical services, surgical services, and phlebotomy programs. The students may use… Read More

SFSC Graduates 41 Cadets from Three Public Safety Programs

SFSC honored 41 graduating students from three Public Safety Programs in a ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1 on the SFSC Highlands Campus in Avon Park. The 10 cadets from SFSC’s Fire Science Academy are: Sidharth Ananthan, Nicole Beard, Yajahaira Buentello, Ethan Coatney, Trina Hipp, Sebastian Orozco, Alejandro Perez-Caruz, John Phillips, Joseph Staffieri, and Cody Sweatt.… Read More

Bidding Randy Paeplow a Fond Farewell in January

Randy Paeplow, director of the Lake Placid Center, officially retires from SFSC on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Please join us in bidding him a fond farewell at his retirement party and to celebrate his 32 years of service with SFSC on Friday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lake Placid Center at… Read More

Zoom AI Information

Coming Soon: Meeting Summary and Smart Recording Options available with Zoom! When we return from the Holiday Break, you will have the option to turn on/off “Meeting Summary with AI Companion” and “Smart Recording with AI Companion” in all of your SFSC Zoom meetings. This option has been elected for the College, however be sure… Read More

AFC Christmas Door Decorating Contest

Get ready to light up the holiday season with the AFC Christmas Door Decorating Contest! How to enter: Request an Entry Form from Brent.Ferns@southflorida.edu or Sari.Crews@southflorida.edu Submit the Entry Form with proof of $10 entry fee to Sari Crews Entry Form submission deadline: Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, by 5 p.m. Share the magic! Post your… Read More

Dr. Deborah Milliken Retires from SFSC on Jan. 4

Sadly, we must say goodbye to Dr. Deborah P. Milliken when she officially retires from SFSC as chair of Dental Education on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, after serving the College for nearly 20 years. However, we had an opportunity to chat with her about her career as a dentist, administrator, and instructor, as well as… Read More

Events Dec. 4-10

Tuesday, December 5 Young Alumni Association Tabling, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., HSEC Massage Chairs, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bldg. B Lobby Wednesday, December 6 Latin Student Organization Tabling, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bldg B. Lobby Massage Chairs, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bldg. B Lobby Nursing Assistant Graduation, 6-7 p.m, UC Auditorium Friday, December 8 LPHS Field Trip, 9:30 a.m.-12:30… Read More